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AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
Routes of administration | IV[1][2] |
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Elimination half-life | 2.4 hours [1] |
Excretion | Renal |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.060.336 |
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Formula | C14H20N2O3 |
Molar mass | 264.325 g·mol−1 |
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Propacetamol is a prodrug form of paracetamol which is formed from esterification of paracetamol, and the carboxylic acid diethylglycine. This has the advantage of making it more water-soluble. It is used in post-operative care and is delivered by I.V.[2] It is given if the patient is unable to take oral or rectally delivered paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated. The onset of analgesia from propacetamol is more rapid than paracetamol given orally.[3] 2 grams of propacetamol are equivalent to 1g of paracetamol.[4]